François Chidaine

Les Argiles Vouvray Chenin Blanc

9.028 ratings

9.012 pro ratings

Vouvray, Touraine, Loire Valley, France

Chenin Blanc

Turkey, Vanilla & Caramel, Fruit & Berries, Exotic Spices, Salads & Greens, Pate, Potato, Tomato-Based, Chicken, Fruit Desserts, Quinoa, Farro, Brown Rice, White Rice, Pasta, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pungent Cheese, Squash & Root Vegetables, Goat & Feta Cheese, Cheddar & Gruyere, Sweet Potato, Yuca, Taro, Baking Spices, Chili & Hot Spicy, Nuts & Seeds, Soft Cheese, Salami & Prosciutto, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Quinoa, Shellfish, Sweet Potato

Top Notes For

Jason Gallo-Gaffner

8.8

Snappy

Snappy

Sep 16th, 2017

9.2

Love the acid, the pear and stone fruit tandem. Not as rich as some of chidaine's wines. I love Chenin and this is a great example.

Love the acid, the pear and stone fruit tandem. Not as rich as some of chidaine's wines. I love Chenin and this is a great example.

Jan 23rd, 2016

Owner/Winemaker Heart & Hands Wine Company

9.2

Dried apricots, honeysuckle, bees wax and flint on the nose. Higher phenolics on the palate with the apricots and flint lingering in the background. Good, vibrant acid with a touch of talc powder on the finish. Tasty and would love to revisit in another 5 years.

Dried apricots, honeysuckle, bees wax and flint on the nose. Higher phenolics on the palate with the apricots and flint lingering in the background. Good, vibrant acid with a touch of talc powder on the finish. Tasty and would love to revisit in another 5 years.

Jan 18th, 2015

8.6

Refreshing Vouvray. Subtle Chenin Blanc. At wine group.

Refreshing Vouvray. Subtle Chenin Blanc. At wine group.

Jul 13th, 2014

9.1

Grilled lemon, honey, broad rich texture. This had a very funky nose on opening that blew off over time.

Grilled lemon, honey, broad rich texture. This had a very funky nose on opening that blew off over time.

Jun 27th, 2019

Marco Cangi Centogambe

8.9

Green apple.mineral and plenty of acidity

Green apple.mineral and plenty of acidity

Sep 11th, 2016

9.2

Floral and elegant Chenin from Vouvray that was a perfect match with Sushi.

Floral and elegant Chenin from Vouvray that was a perfect match with Sushi.

Apr 23rd, 2016

9.0

Much better as it opened up.

Much better as it opened up.

May 8th, 2015

8.8

Ok but not distinguishing in any way,

Ok but not distinguishing in any way,

Jan 29th, 2015

8.2

This felt advanced/difficult. Not to say I didn't enjoy it, but maybe I'm not ready for it ?

This felt advanced/difficult. Not to say I didn't enjoy it, but maybe I'm not ready for it ?

Sep 1st, 2014